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Newspaper
Blue Island Sun
Location
Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
3
United States Department of Agriculture urges town volunteers and high school boys to work on farms to boost food production for wartime. Emphasizes duty, collective effort, and that failure to cooperate risks national security and home front strength.
Government tests begin to perfect a casting that can turn a bullet and aid gun and ship armor production. Assays show traces of vanadium and manganese in the mineral.
A call emphasizes that tasks should be handled by residents of both county and town, not by outsiders. The message urges collective effort and local responsibility to complete needed public work.
At Clermont links Oakland, H. A. Mosher vice president of Central National bank, crawled three miles on hands and knees after losing a golf bet to William Cavalier stock broker. Cavalier wagered a thousand dollar Liberty bond if Mosher failed to beat 76 for 18 holes. Mosher completed the crawl and bought the bond amid laughter.
Ralph W. Harbison of Pittsburgh newsmen describes Yankee soldiers eager for combat in France. He notes high morale, initiative, and sportlike conduct under fire, citing a grim private and rapid Y M C A relief efforts as troops move 200 miles to the front with chocolate, tobacco, and coffee for distribution.
Manitowoc city officials consider a municipal piggery at the suggestion of the state agricultural department. The move aims to improve local farming practices and provide a controlled meat supply option.
Anniston Alabama soldiers who advertise as lonely in newspapers magazines and other periodicals face court martial and punishment according to orders from Camp McClellan divisional headquarters. Investigations show some have appealed to public sympathy flooding regimental post offices with responses to such ads.
A study finds any city with at least 1,000 residents generates enough refuse to fatten 50,000 hogs annually. The cited city could thus raise about 150,000 pigs each year based on that estimation.
City council orders halt to German language advertising in Philadelphia newspapers with all department heads directed to discontinue these ads.
A reader article explains that frequent short trips drain the starting battery, causing starvation readings on a hydrometer. It advises recharging immediately at a battery service station and notes that one weak cell often signals overall battery failure.
The article explains a cheap frosting method for bulbs and lenses to reduce glare and comply with headlight regulations. It details a dipping solution of ether benzine sandarach mastics, notes a 2% sandarach, and mentions adding coloring matter for colored light. Immersion yields best, streak-free coating.
Regularly treat car leather with special dressing to maintain softness and pliability. This care improves appearance, helps resist rain, and slows wear for longer lasting upholstery.
The Sandusky County Horse Protective Association adopted a resolution to create a mutual automobile protective association, expanding its protective activities beyond horses.
A rubber company service manager urges motorists to inspect tires for small cuts. If found early they can be filled with gum rubber to prevent tread and fabric damage. Sand and gravel wear into tire fabric, risking blowouts. plugging a small cut saves money and avoids disappointment.
Electrical ignition systems operate on low voltages from primary batteries storage cells or small generators.
The article notes that a series of connections shown in Fig. 1 is common in ignition hookup systems. It explains that adding cross-connections as in Fig. 2 reveals a loose connection in one series does not disable the entire series, illustrating resilience in early electrical wiring practices.
The Kansas City Star notes a Montana law that confiscates any boat team wagon or sled used to smuggle liquor into an Indian reservation. A smuggler who saved his motorcar was not ruled to be within that list. The court described a motorcar as “a rare combination of luxury necessity and waste.”
Proper wheel alignment is crucial for maximum steering ease and to prevent excessive tire wear. The steerage gear is located at the end of the steering post and varies by gear forms.
The article explains distributing talc or French chalk inside the tire casing. A small blower, like that used for insect powders, helps spread the talc evenly. Such blowers can be bought at drug stores and improve the thorough coating.
President Wilson appeals to all Americans to buy only essential goods and join the thrift drive. He asks citizens to pledge by June 28 to save and invest in War Savings stamps or other securities to support production and conserve resources for the war effort.
Farmers in Western Canada report ideal April seeding conditions with prompt planting of wheat oats and barley. Moisture from light rains and fields ready for germination boost confidence of a record crop and higher returns, according to J D McGregor of the Federal Food Board.
Geologists report a remarkably rich potash vein near Longmont Colorado. A trapper discovered the four foot thick along a rocky fault that can be traced for nearly a half mile. Assays indicate 95 to 100 percent potash content with depth yet to be determined.
At Camp Devens Massachusetts a field monument of Love rises as every girl with a sweetheart among the troops adds a stone to the pile. The project called the Rock of Love aims to build a large memorial before the war ends.
A sharp exchange over a surly barber reveals humor about habit and old acquaintances. The banter turns on the barber's silence and his frequent past meetings, highlighting irony in social habits.
A quoted exchange reveals a defense against a 60 point compromise claim. The speaker admits the text was written by his mother-in-law in a letter while he was not watching.
A compact storage tip suggests cutting a section of discarded garden hose slightly longer than each spark plug. Inserting the plug into the hose center shields it from damage when tools contact the plug.
A proponent argues for government ownership of all, saying the key step is to write to your congressman if service is not up to the mark. The exchange frames civic action as the remedy for public deficiencies.
A motorcar designed for physicians is equipped to serve as an ambulance in case of emergency, enabling rapid medical response and transport. The vehicle blends clinical utility with mobile care capabilities for urgent situations.
A sharp exchange contrasts value in art and the market as Mr. Comrox asserts that high prices reflect first class salesmanship rather than intrinsic worth. The dialogue hints at the tension between artistry and commerce in the old masters versus contemporary buyers.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap, painless corn remover. A Cincinnati genius behind the product claims it stops pain and lets users lift corns off with a tiny bottle sold in drug stores. The ad also notes callouses and corns between toes can be treated without irritation.
To restore dry hair and stop dandruff rub Cuticura Ointment into the scalp. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. For free samples address Cuticura Dept X Boston. Available at druggists and by mail. Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50.
In a brief exchange Barridge is praised for consistency as a listener notes his unusual habit of pronouncing barrage and garage the same way. The remark underscores a quirky linguistic feature attributed to him.
An advertisement urges women not to fear aging and to maintain kidney and bladder health. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily remedy to purify wastes, prevent uric acid buildup, and restore vigor, strength, and a youthful look. The copy stresses authenticity and warns against fakes, claiming only the original brand is reliable.
The column frames the lure of big catch stories as a satisfying sign of doing good, linking fishing lore with moral fulfillment in a reflective, plain-spoken tone. The piece celebrates simple pleasures and community pride without sensational detail.
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